Vocabulary
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- point: An item to be discussed
- call: A order or request for action
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- bad: Not good; wrong
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Peter Sze posted on 2015/10/23Feeling under the weather and need to talk to a doctor in American English? This fun role-play video is perfect for practicing common phrases for a doctor's visit, especially when you've got a cold or the flu! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and simple sentence structures that you can use in everyday situations.
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